onloadedmetadata Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when meta data for a video is loaded:
<video onloadedmetadata="myFunction()">
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More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
Definition and Usage
The onloadedmetadata event occurs when meta data for the specified audio/video has been loaded.
Meta data for audio/video consists of: duration, dimensions (video only) and text tracks.
During the loading process of an audio/video, the following events occur, in this order:
- onloadstart
- ondurationchange
- onloadedmetadata
- onloadeddata
- onprogress
- oncanplay
- oncanplaythrough
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onloadedmetadata | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In HTML:
<element onloadedmetadata="myScript">Try it
In JavaScript:
object.onloadedmetadata=function(){myScript};Try it
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("loadedmetadata", myScript);Try it
Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | No |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | Event |
| Supported HTML tags: | <audio> and <video> |
| DOM Version: | Level 3 Events |
More Examples
Example
Execute a JavaScript when meta data for an audio is loaded:
<audio onloadedmetadata="myFunction()">
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Event Object
